noun
household gods in ancient Roman religion, typically referring to the spirits of the family's ancestors
conjunction
used to connect the two deities in this specific phrase
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The family brought their lares and penates with them when they moved to their new home.
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I always make sure to pack my lares and penates whenever I go on a trip.
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Don't forget your lares and penates before you leave the house.
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She considered her collection of books to be her lares and penates, essential to her happiness and comfort.